Table 1.
Current Occupations Most Directly Related to Breastfeeding/Lactation Among Surveyed Lactation Professionals
| n (%) endorsing | |
|---|---|
| Nurse | 43 (58%) |
| Lactation consultant | 34 (46%) |
| Public health/WIC personnel | 11 (15%) |
| Nutritionist | 5 (7%) |
| Doula/midwife | 5 (7%) |
| Nurse practitioner | 2 (3%) |
| La Leche League affiliate | 1 (1%) |
| Other | 1 (1%) |
Values of n (%) sum to more than 74 (100%) because survey completers could endorse more than one occupation.
WIC, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.